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and warning/indicator Lamps
rlJ Parking brake: fault. Safely stop vehicle.
Please contact workshop
There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive
to a qualified workshop soon and have the fault
rectified.
[i] Hold assist: only available when door is
closed and engine is running
If this message appears, make sure that the door
is closed, the seat belt is buckled and the engine
is running.
[i] Hold assist: unavailable
If this message appears, the system require
ments have not been met.
� Please release parking brake
If this message appears, release the parking
brake.
� Parking brake auto release: unavailable
If this message appears, press the brake pedal
and then release the parking brake.
� Parking brake: caution! Vehicle parked too
steep
If the warning Lamp flashes and the message ap
pears, the brake may not be strong enough to
hold the vehicle. The brakes have overheated.
The vehicle can roll away, even on a gentle slope.
� Parking brake is applied
If this message appears, press the brake pedal
and then release the parking brake as necessary.
(D Note
For further information on the parking brake
refer to¢ page 74.
_t Cooling system
• Switch off engine and check coolant level.
See owner's manual
The coolant Level is too Low.
Switch off the engine and do not drive on. Check
the coolant Level¢ page 249.
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If the coolant Level is too Low, add more coolant
¢ page 249. Do not drive on until the warning
Lamp has gone out.
• Coolant temperature: too high. Let engine
run with vehicle stationary
Let the engine cool down by running it at idling
speed for a few minutes until the warning Lamp
goes out.
- Do not drive on if the warning Lamp does not
disappear. Obtain professional assistance.
A WARNING
- Never open the bonnet if you can see or hear
steam or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment; there is a risk of being scal
ded. Wait until you can no Longer see or
hear escaping steam or coolant.
- The engine compartment of any motor vehi
cle is a dangerous place. Before carrying out
any work in the engine compartment, switch
off the engine and allow it to cool down.
Please observe the important safety warn
ings ¢ page 244, Working on components
in the engine compartment.
CD CAUTION
Do not drive on if the warning Lamp. Lights
up; otherwise there is a risk of engine dam
age.
9::::r. Engine oil pressure
• Switch off engine. Oil pressure too low
Switch off the engine and do not drive on. Check
the engine oil Level ¢ page 247.
- If the engine oil Level is too Low, add more oil
¢ page 247. Do not drive on until the warning
Lamp has gone out .
- If the engine oil Level is OK and the warning
Lamp is flashing, switch off the engine and do
not drive on. Obtain professional assistance.
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(D) Note
The oil pressure warning lamp is not an indi
cator for the oil level. The oil level should
therefore be checked regularly.
0 Alternator/vehicle battery
• Electrical system: fault. Battery is not being
charged
There is an alternator fault or a fault in the vehi
cle's electrical system.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay.
However, you should avoid using electrical equip
ment that is not absolutely necessary because
this will drain the battery. If the battery charge is
insufficient, obtain professional assistance.
ri1 Electrical system: low battery charge. Bat
tery will be charged while driving
Starting reliability may be impaired.
If this message disappears after a while, the ve
hicle battery will have been sufficiently charged
while driving.
If the message does not disappear again, drive to
a qualified workshop without delay and have the
fault rectified.
� Engine stopped while vehicle is moving
• Engine stopped: brake servo and power
steering not possible
There is a malfunction in the engine or fuel sup
ply system.
Greater strength is required to steer and brake
the vehicle if the engine stops while the vehicle is
coasting. Carefully try to bring the coasting vehi
cle safely to a standstill out of the way of moving
traffic. Obtain professional assistance.
_& WARNING
Greater strength is required to brake the vehi
cle if the engine stops while the vehicle is
moving -risk of accident! Greater strength
will be required to steer the vehicle unless the
power steering is still providing assistance. The
power steering may still be available if
the vehicle is still coasting with the ignition
switched on (and the battery charge is suffi
cient).
,(,.Seatbelt
The warning lamp.
lights up and does not go
out until the driver's and passenger's* seat belts
have been fastened. When the vehicle has gath
ered speed you will also hear a warning chime.
(Q)) Note
For further information on the seat belts
¢page 230.
@- Steering lock
• Steering: fault. Please stop vehicle
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock. The ignition can no longer be switched on.
Do not have the vehicle towed away, because you
won't be able to steer it. Obtain professional as
sistance.
(::$ Steering
lock: fault. Please contact work
shop
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.
_& WARNING
Your vehicle must not be towed if there is a
fault in the electronic steering lock -risk of
accident!
& Central warning/indicator lamp
If the warning lamp.
or indicator lamp II
lights up, note the information in the instrument
cluster.
©- Engine start system
• Engine start system: fault. Please contact
workshop ..,.
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Do not switch off the ignition; otherwise you may
not be able to switch it on again.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
Im Engine start system: fault. Please contact
workshop
There is a malfunction in the engine start system.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.
f-j./[}; Electronic stabilisation control (ESC)
and (8) anti-lock brake system
If the indicator lamp DJ flashes while the vehicle
is in motion, the ESC or traction control system
(ASR) is intervening.
If the indicator lamp DJ lights up, the ESC sys
tem has been switched off for system reasons. In
this case, the ESC can be reactivated by switching
the ignition off and then on again. If the indica
tor lamp goes out, this means the system is fully
functional.
Stabilisation control (ESC): sport. Warning! Re
stricted stability
If the indicator lamp II lights up, the ESC sport
mode has been activated via the 1.$ OFF! button
¢page 114. You can switch the ESC system back
on by pressing the 1.$ OFF! button
again.
Stabilisation control (ESC): switched off. Warn
ing! Restricted stability
If the indicator lamp II lights up, the ESC sys
tem has been partially or completely switched off
via the I.$ OFF! button ¢page 114. In addition,
ESC OFF will appear. You can switch the ESC sys
tem back on by pressing the 1.$ OFF!
button again.
The system is activated when you switch on the
ignition. If the indicator lamp II goes out, this
means the system is fully functional.
Stabilisation control (ESC): fault! See owner's
manual
Stabilisation control (ESC/ ABS): fault! See own
er's manual
ABS: fault! See owner's manual
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the indicator lamp DJ and the ABS indicator
lamp t�» light up and the message appears,
there is a malfunction in the anti-lock brake sys
tem or electronic differential lock. This will also
cause an ESC malfunction. The vehicle can still be
braked in the normal way (however the ABS con
trol function will be out of action).
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
_& WARNING
If the brake warning lamp. lights up to
gether with the ABS indicator lamp and the
ES( indicator lamp, this can mean that the
control function of the ESC/ ABS is not work
ing. Input from the functions that stabilise
the vehicle is no longer available. This could
cause the vehicle to skid sideways. Drive care
fully to the nearest qualified workshop and
have the fault rectified.
{D) Note
For more information about the ESC and ABS
systems, refer to ¢page 113.
(0) Brake pads
LiJ Brake pads: wear limit reached. You can con
tinue driving. Please contact workshop
The brake pads are worn.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the brake pads checked.
!f Safety systems
The indicator lamp El monitors the safety sys
tems and the pedestrian protection system.
Safety system
If the indicator lamp El lights up or flashes,
there is a malfunction in one of the safety sys
tems.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
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top: not secure. Speed too high
This message will appear if you exceed a speed of
SO km/h while the soft top is opening or closing.
Reduce speed and open or close the soft top
again.
Soft top: fault. You can continue driving
(limited functionality). See owner's manual
This message will appear if a system malfunction
occurs. Try to open or close the soft top again. If
the message still appears, drive to a qualified
workshop (but do not exceed SO km/h) and have
the fault rectified.
,8. WARNING
Never drive with the soft top not correctly
Locked in place. There is a danger that the
fabric could be caught by the airstream and
blown open. This could cause an accident,
possibly resulting in personal injury or dam
age to the car.
Windbreak
Applies to: vehicles with windbreak
The windbreak reduces draughts inside the vehi
cle for greater comfort when driving with the
soft top open.
Fig. 32 Centre console: Control switch for windbreak
The windbreak can be raised and Lowered electri
cally.
""To extend the windbreak, pull and hold the
windbreak control switch until the windbreak is
fully extended.
""To Lower the windbreak, press and hold the
control switch for the windbreak until the wind
break is fully retracted . Soft
top (folding roof)
,8. WARNING
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- Never use the windbreak to secure Loads.
- Take care when closing the windbreak. Care-
less use of the windbreak can cause severe
injuries.
{(D) Note
- The windbreak will stop moving immediate
ly in any position if the switch is released.
- The windbreak is most effective if the win
dows are fully raised when driving.
Manual operation of the
soft top
General notes
The soft top can be closed manually in the event
of a malfunction.
""Apply the parking brake.
"" Open all the windows.
"" Switch off the ignition.
You should only operate the soft top manually if
you need to close it and the power-operated sys
tem does not work. It is advisable to have a sec
ond person help you. Drive to a qualified work
shop soon and have the fault rectified.
,8. WARNING
- In all the steps required for manual opera
tion of the soft top, there is always a risk of
catching your hands or causing injury tooth
ers.
- Please ensure that all windows are down
before operating the soft top manually.
- Keep well clear of the frame mechanism
and other moving parts.
- Never drive with the soft top not correctly
Locked in place. There is a danger that the
fabric could be caught by the airstream and
blown open. This could cause an accident,
possibly resulting in personal injury or dam
age to the car.
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the settings for the exterior
lighting
You can change the settings for these functions
on the infotainment system .
.., Select the following on the infotainment sys
tem: I MENU
I button >Car> left control button
> Vehicle settings > Exterior lighting.
Automatic headlights
The following settings are available in the Auto
matic headlights menu:
Activation time -You can determine how soon
the lights are switched on by using the settings
early, medium or late to adjust the sensitivity of
the light sensor.
Main beam assist* -You can switch the main
beam assist* on and off.
Audi adaptive light* -You can switch the adap
tive light on and off.
Headlight dip settings for driving at home
and abroad
If you drive a rig ht-hand drive vehicle in a left
hand drive country, or vice versa, it is not neces
sary to adjust the headlights, as they are de
signed for use when driving on the left or right.
Entry/exit lights
The entry lights illuminate the area around the
vehicle after dark when the vehicle is unlocked.
To activate this function, select Entry/exit lights.
The exit lights illuminate the area around the ve
hicle after dark when the ignition has been
switched off and the driver's door opened. To ac
tivate this function, select Entry/exit lights.
The entry and exit lights are operational after
dark when the light switch is set to AUTO.
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and vision
Hazard warning lights
Fig. 42 Centre console: Switch for hazard warning lights
The hazard warning lights are used to make other
road users aware of your vehicle in hazardous sit
uations.
.., Press the switch � to switch the hazard warn-
ing lights on/off.
If you brake hard at high speed, the brake lights
will flash and the hazard warning lights will come
on automatically 1
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You can use the turn signals to indicate a change
of direction (or lane) even when the hazard warn
ing lights are on. The hazard warning lights will
be interrupted temporarily.
The hazard warning lights also work when the ig
nition is switched off.
Interior Lights
Interior lights
Fig. 43 Headliner: Interior lights
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General notes
Running in
A new vehicle should be run in over a distance of
1,500 km. For the first 1,000 km the engine
speed should not exceed 2/3 of the maximum
permissible engine speed -do not use full throt
tle. From 1,000 to 1,500 km you can gradually
increase the engine rpm and road speed.
During its first few hours of running, the internal
friction in the engine is greater than later on
when all the moving parts have bedded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1,500 km
also influences the engine quality. After this peri
od you should continue driving at moderate en
gine speeds, in particular when the engine is
cold. This helps to reduce wear and tear on the
engine and increases the potential mileage which
can be covered by the engine.
You should also avoid driving with the engine
speed too low. Change down to a lower gear
when the engine no longer runs "smoothly". Ex
cessively high engine speeds are prevented by an
automatic rev limiter.
Letting the engine warm up/cool down
Applies to: Sand RS models
You can reduce the amount of wear and tear on
your vehicle during a sporty driving session sim
ply by adopting a more restrained driving style
while the engine is warming up and cooling
down.
When the engine is cold, the engine speed is limi
ted so that the full range of engine power is not
available. Once the engine has reached operating
temperature, the rev Limit moves to a higher
range of engine speeds. In addition, the tyres will
not develop their full grip potential until they
have had a chance to warm up on the road.
Even though the engine continues to be cooled
after you switch it off, it is particularly important
to give it time to cool down before parking. The
engine, brakes, exhaust system and gearbox will
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reach very high temperatures when you adopt
a sporty driving style. Before you park the vehi
cle, allow it to cool down to normal temperature
by driving at moderate engine speeds for several
miles.
Avoiding damage to the car
CD CAUTION
Take care not to damage low-mounted parts
of the car (such as the spoiler or exhaust sys
tem) on steep ramps, uneven road surfaces or
roadside kerbs, etc. This applies especially to
vehicles with low ground clearance and to all
vehicles when fully laden.
Driving through water on roads
Please note the following in order to prevent
damage to the vehicle when driving through wa
ter (e.g. on flooded roads):
- The water level must not be higher than the ve
hicle's underbody.
- Do not drive faster than walking pace.
A WARNING
After driving through water, mud, sludge,
etc., the braking effect can be delayed slightly
due to moisture on the discs and brake pads.
Applying the brakes carefully several times
will remove the moisture and restore the full
braking effect.
CD CAUTION
- Parts of the vehicle (e.g. engine, gearbox,
running gear or electrical components) can
be badly damaged when driving through
water.
- Always switch off the start/stop system*
¢ page 71 before driving through water.
i Note
- It is advisable to check the depth at the
deepest point before approaching the wa
ter.
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switch off the engine before you are out of
the water.
- Bear in mind that waves created by oncom
ing traffic could exceed the permissible
wading depth of your vehicle.
- Avoid driving through salt water (corrosion).
How to improve economy and minimise
pollution
Fuel economy, environmental impact and wear
on the engine, brakes and tyres depend largely
on the way you drive the vehicle. By adopting an
economical driving style and anticipating the
traffic situation ahead, you can reduce fuel con
sumption by 10-15%. The following section gives
you some tips on lessening the impact on the en
vironment and reducing your operating costs at
the same time.
Anticipate well in advance
A car uses most fuel when accelerating. If you an
ticipate hazards and speed changes well in ad
vance, you will need to brake less and thus accel
erate less. Wherever possible, let the car slow
down gradually with a gear engaged, for in
stance when you can see that the next traffic
lights are red.
Change gear early to save fuel
An effective way of saving fuel is to change up
quickly through the gears. Running the engine at
high rpm in the lower gears uses an unnecessary
amount of fuel. Press the accelerator slowly and
avoid using the "kick-down" feature.
Avoid driving at high speed
Avoid travelling at top speed. Fuel consumption,
exhaust emissions and noise levels all increase
very rapidly at higher speeds. Driving at moder
ate speeds will help to save fuel.
Do not let the engine idle for longer than
necessary
Engine idling periods are automatically reduced
on vehicles with start/stop system*. On vehicles
without start/stop system*, it is worthwhile
switching off the engine at level crossings, for in- Driving
stance, or at traffic lights with a long red phase.
The fuel saved after only 30 -40 seconds is
greater than the amount of fuel needed to re
start the engine.
The engine takes a very long time to warm up
when it is running at idling speed. Mechanical
wear and pollutant emissions are also especially
high during this initial warm-up phase. It is
therefore best to drive off immediately after
starting the engine. Avoid running the engine at
high speed.
Regular servicing
Regular servicing can establish a basis for good
fuel economy before you start driving. A well
serviced engine gives you the benefit of im
proved fuel efficiency as well as maximum relia
bility and an enhanced resale value.
A poorly maintained engine can consume up to
ten percent more fuel than necessary.
Check the oil level when filling the tank. Oil con
sumption depends to a great extent on the en
gine load and engine speed. It is quite normal
that the oil consumption of a new engine only
reaches its lowest level after a certain mileage.
This means that the oil consumption can only be
properly assessed after about 5,000 km.
Avoid short trips
The engine and emission control system need to
reach their proper working temperature in order
to minimise fuel consumption and emissions.
A cold engine uses disproportionately more fuel.
The engine only reaches its working temperature
after about four kilometres, when fuel consump
tion will return to a normal level.
Check tyre pressures
Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the
correct tyre pressures to save fuel. If the tyre
pressures are just 0.5 bar too low, this can in
crease the fuel consumption by as much as 5 %.
Due to the greater rolling resistance, under-infla
tion also increases tyre wear and impairs han
dling.
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The tyre pressures should always be checked
when the tyres are cold.
Do not use winter tyres all through the year; they
will increase fuel consumption by up to 10 %.
Avoid carrying unnecessary loads
Every kilo of extra weight will increase the fuel
consumption, so it is worth checking the luggage
compartment occasionally to make sure that no
unnecessary loads are being transported.
Save electrical energy
The engine drives the alternator to generate elec
tricity. This means that fuel consumption rises
when more power is required for electrical equip
ment. Switch off electrical equipment when it is
not needed. Electrical equipment which uses a
lot of electricity includes the blower (at a high
setting), the rear window heating and the seat
heating*.
Steering Adjusting the steering wheel position
The height and reach of the steering wheel can
be adjusted as required to suit the driver.
Fig. 71 Lever on steering column
� Press the lever¢ Fig. 71 down ¢ .&, .
� Move
the steering wheel to the desired posi
tion.
� Then push the lever towards the steering col
umn until the catch engages.
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WARNING
- Never adjust the position of the steering
wheel when the vehicle is moving - this
could cause an accident.
- Press the lever upwards so it is secure and
so that the position of the steering wheel
cannot shift unexpectedly while the vehicle
is moving -risk of accident!
Starting and stopping
the engine
Starting the engine -
You can use the !START
ENGINE STOP!
button to
switch on the ignition and start the engine.
Fig. 72 Centre console: START ENGINE STOP button
Applies to TT RS
Fig. 73 Steering wheel: START ENGINE STOP
Switching the ignition on/off
� To switch the ignition on/off, press the
!START ENGINE STOP!
button without pressing
the clutch pedal (manual gearbox) or brake
pedal (automatic gearbox). Diesel engines are
preheated when the ignition is switched on.�